Special Distribution Partners

Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry

Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry (LMM) is the food Bank's Redistribution Organization (RDO). LMM and the Food Bank work together for the logistical transfer of food and grocery product. LMM also has a revered culinary program that operates from their Central kitchen on Cleveland's near east side.

The central kitchen is a state-of-the art commercial kitchen, and volunteers and culinary students help produce 2,000 – 5,000 meals per day. These meals are sent out eight different program and shelters operated by LMM to serve people who are homeless with nutritous meals. Many kitchen volunteers and program participants are part of the "Chopping for Change" program. This program provides work experience and training for women in the criminal justice system and helps empower them to re-join the labor force.

Country Neighbor

Country Neighbor Program, Inc, is our Partner Distribution Organization (PDO). Located in Orwell, Ohio in Ashtabula County, Country Neighbor helps much needed food reach the people of Ashtabula County. Food from the Greater Cleveland Food Bank is transported to and housed in their facility and is then distibuted to eighteen partner programs in Ashtabula County. Country Neighbor distributes an average of 1,000,000 pounds of food to Ashtabula County residents on an annual basis.

Loretta and Barbara

Loretta recently lost her husband and Barbara is a retired veteran. Both are struggling to make ends meetContinue

Hunger Poll

What percent of seniors are eligible for food assistance in the Food Bank's service area?

A.Less than 15%

B.Between 20% and 43%

C.More than 50%

The correct answer is B. The percentage of seniors eligible for food assistance varies from by county in our six-county service area:
Ashland County - 33%
Ashtabula County - 43%
Cuyahoga County - 35%
Geauga County - 20%
Lake County - 27%
Richland County - 35%